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Well, I‘m kinda glad 4 got rolled again because I didn‘t get to either this month, but California and Freshwater are very enticing on the print side. It‘s the first time in awhile all three audiobooks are nonfiction, so hopefully I‘m in the mood for that. #roll100

Dystopian novel set in what was California in the near future after the collapse of society as we know it. Frida & Cal have left L.A. and try to make a life on their own.

I liked the premise, but I wasn't too fond of the ending. I wanted more.

Making good progress on this Lepucki book today, and then this evening we are celebrating my daughter's nursing school graduation!

In this near future story, society has been steadily breaking down and now has a semi-post-apocalyptic situation going on. Amidst that, married couple Frida and Cal are working to survive on their own. As things start to change for them, their pasts are stirred up. This made me think of The Walking Dead (the show) without the zombies, like a study of human psychology in survival situations. A slow burn, but I liked it.

In this book, the state has gone through many #changes which is why I‘m choosing it for day 28 of April Challenge #BloomingBibliophiles

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📚California by Edan Lepucki - Post-apocalyptic novel set in California that examines how such an event affects relationships (and I highly recommend). What I remember most is reading about the characters' survival. Also, that it would take a post-apocalyptic event to make me sleep in a tent.

🎬Friday the 13th

🎵Camp Granada (“Hello Mudder, hello fadder...here I am in...Camp Granada“) https://youtu.be/2gtDhSA6W_E

#manicmonday @joscho

🔸#UglyLocationChallenge : Walmart‘s Garden Section, using a chair cover for a background.

I wanted to like this book, but it's sort of all over the place. I kept reading just to find out what happened, but a lot was left unresolved.

A post-apocalyptic/dystopian novel about life in the not-too-distant future after the world has slowly sunk into decay due to global climate changes, weather catastrophes, economic collapse, etc. The story follows the survivalist existence of a young couple who abandon the collapsed city of Los Angeles and connect with a larger group of survivors in a fortified encampment. I wanted to like this book, but it felt like something was missing.

An unimaginative choice for the #California prompt. 😂 This dystopian novel is on my tbr. #NoFemmeber

I haven‘t read this book yet but there‘s bound to be some #californiagurls in it! I know this a dystopian story that takes place in parts of California after they leave LA behind. It‘s gotten good reviews! #heatofjuly #photochallenge

My library has this shelved with fantasy? I would shelve it under sci-fi...it is a dystopia! 🤔I read this a few years ago because of the Hachette vs Amazon battle/hype. I liked it but did not love it. Still, I‘d be interested in trying Lepucki‘s follow up! #ReadingResolutions by @Jess7 #photochallenge

Was a good book. I got annoyed with Frida‘s brother and the whole Plank school thing was super odd.

I rad this recently on kindle. The beginning of the story was promising, but I felt it got a bit predictable and slow towards the end. It's not a bad read, and if you're a fan of dystopia then it might be right up your alley.

Dewey's Reading Challenge today is rainbow 🌈 #30daysofreadathon

This is exactly how I feel about this book. I didn't love or hate it. I have too many questions. Glad it's over. #next #whelmed

I'm hoping to finish Undateable today. I need something completely different to read next. These are the contenders. Any thoughts?

I also have Wild Seed by Octavia Butler on audio as an option!

Hello fellow Littens. I'm headed to LA on Wednesday and could use some help. Any suggestions for #indie bookstores in the area? We will be passing through Hollywood, Brea, Long Beach, Huntington and Venice for sure. I might even get to go to the presidential library in Yorba Linda. #booknerd.

If you are into dystopian novels this is a great pic. The story is great and there are a few really good twist and turns.

This one might be a little obvious but... if it works it works!
#californialove
#90sinjuly

I got this book on my most recent Book Outlet haul, but after bailing on Gold Fame Citrus, I'm a little burnt out on post-apocalyptic love stories taking place in California 😏 But the cover is pretty!

This turned out to be an enjoyable summer read.

I originally thought #summersantagoespostal would be my prompt for today's #junetunz but then I remembered the sale going on right now at #bookoutlet 😬 so you could say these will soon be my #booksfromboxes 🙌🏻

Thank you so much @EmilyM ! I love my books and presents! It made my less than stellar day so much better, especially since I knew this was waiting for me at home. You're awesome! P.s. I have a good friend in Denver. I'll have to show her the bookmark and postcard you got me. 💕📚😁🤓#summersantagoespostal #summersolstice

@BookishMarginalia

Hmm, this had potential, but the ending was a little dull and abrupt. It feels like it's supposed to have a sequel.
I'd say 4 ⭐️s for the story but 2 for the ending.
(Our kitchen table doubles as a play area as you can see above.)

Only 70-some pages in, but really liking this so far. Intriguing and a bit eerie.

This was outside my norm...post-apocalyptic story of survivors, their relationships, and their experiences. Often sinister, occasionally touching, this kept me engaged throughout. Recommend. (Spoiler comment below.) #fiction

Listening to this post-apocalyptic novel and marveling at how authors come up with such bizarre yet intriguing plots and subject matter. How do their brains work? Do you read some material and wonder "how in the hell do they come up with this?"

This is why I am not an author, but will always be a reader.
#audiobooks #wtfamireading

Great book haul @bookshopsc today! Too much fun?

Stopped into the bookstore for one book to read on the train. This should cover me for a few commutes.

Can't wait! Had so much fun last year with @Blueberry 😊

Two of several. One day, a library... #riotgrams #shelfie

Trying to finish up listening to this book before it expires on #Overdrive. I've found the premise of the book interesting but I think I might have gotten into the story more if I had read a physical copy rather than the audiobook version. #california #edanlepucki

I'm almost halfway through and getting really irritated with Frida. I won't go into details to avoid spoilers but anyone else that's read this feel this way? #LitsyAtoZ

#readjanuary day 6: #dreamingofacolderclimate #dreamingofawarmerclimate
Today's NorCal weather is kind of perfect actually (sorry). A second clear sunshiney day and it's currently 10am (7C/44F). We are due for a big storm this weekend but I'm from Southeast Asia where thunderstorms and monsoon rains are regular so we will see! But I'm just happy for any sort of rain!

(Btw I've not read this book. Is it any good?)

No matter what amount of gift card you give me for Barnes and Nobles I will spend a $100 over... #blingbling #imrichbitch #bookhaul

Not book related, but I did a 6 hr drive to Mcway Falls in Big Sur today😍 It was beautiful!

Just added this to the book shelf! Anyone read it?

Not bad. I really didn't like Frida. But as far as end of the world as we know it books go, this was a decent one. The flow was good.

day 5 of #booktober I haven't gotten a chance to read this yet but I remember the exact thrift store trip that I bought it on. #debutnovel

I don't like Frida. I just don't.

I just stumbled across the BookShout app and downloaded this book for free. Anyone have any experience with the app? Good/bad?

While this book kept me entertained, at the end I couldn't help but ask myself - what was the point of all that? I felt like nothing really happened, you didn't find out any information, and the ending fell short. I enjoyed parts of it though. It was definitely intriguing!

Why was there so much hype for this book? I thought it was really boring 😐

Early morning reads in bed 🙌🏼

A good book, and a very quick read.

Picked this up because the title made me think of my friend. Glad I did!

Late morning reading. I love summer.

The post apocalyptic U.S. is the perfect playground for demagogic sociopaths who fancy themselves terrorists. Misogyny is alive and well, as is racism, even though there is only one POC left and no one who isn't heterosexual. Emma Galvin's a great narrator but try Station Eleven instead.